The true cost of folding: What a Galaxy Z Fold 8 or iPhone Duo costs to own for a year
Owning Samsung's or Apple's foldable phone can be way more expensive than the price tag will tell you.
Samsung has released a new advertisement that humorously takes a jab at Apple's recently launched iPhone Duo. The commercial begins by showcasing a device sitting three-quarters open, displaying a vibrant green apple on its screen. As the phone is closed, the apple is sliced into multiple pieces until only a thick cross-section remains. This slice then spins continuously, passing by every previous generation of Samsung foldables from 2019 to 2026, before coming to a stop beside the latest Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8.
The ad boldly proclaims on screen: "Nowhere to hide. 1.6 mm thinner and 53 grams lighter. Galaxy Z Fold 8: Years ahead in foldables." This comes as the iPhone Duo has faced criticism following reports of display cracks appearing within the first week of use. This issue seems to echo the challenges faced by early ultra-thin devices, such as Apple's 2008 MacBook Air, which debuted with an iconic thin design but later faced performance and reliability issues.
Despite this, the iPhone Duo boasts a powerful A20 processor under the hood, aiming to overcome any hardware performance bottlenecks. However, the source indicates that the main vulnerability appears to lie in its physical hardware, which seems to be failing prematurely. This has led to rumors that Apple may have rushed its first foldable to market before fully perfecting display durability, resulting in a noticeable number of defective units.
While many iPhone Duo owners are reporting satisfactory performance and durability, the increasing frequency of these display failures has raised concerns. Notably, Apple has yet to release an official public statement addressing the issue. Samsung's recent commercial, released just a week prior to these display flaws being reported, can be seen as a sharp and triumphant response to Apple's struggle.
The advertisement serves as a reminder that, in the rapidly evolving world of foldable devices, Samsung appears to have mastered the technology while Apple is still navigating its challenges.
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